A long-awaited business trip between Himuro and Fuyutsuki is sent awry by sudden illness.

Fushi explains to Gugu how his form as the wolf, Joaan, and March, came to be. Gugu explains death to Fushi. Together, they come to understand the meaning of family.

Fushi explains to Gugu how his form as the wolf, Joaan, and March, came to be. Gugu explains death to Fushi. Together, they come to understand the meaning of family.

Fushi explains to Gugu how his form as the wolf, Joaan, and March, came to be. Gugu explains death to Fushi. Together, they come to understand the meaning of family.

The Survivors take a brief rest after the Stepping Man case, and decide what they want to do with their lives.

Denji experiences his first, yet devastating, kiss. An intoxicated Denji is taken to Himeno's house, where she starts seducing him. Feeling torn between Makima, whom he admires, and Himeno, who is standing in front of him, he decides to fall into temptation. However, Denji then finds something in his pocket: The Chupa Chups lollipop that Makima gave him.

Denji experiences his first, yet devastating, kiss. An intoxicated Denji is taken to Himeno's house, where she starts seducing him. Feeling torn between Makima, whom he admires, and Himeno, who is standing in front of him, he decides to fall into temptation. However, Denji then finds something in his pocket: The Chupa Chups lollipop that Makima gave him.

After being rejected by Masamune, Neko disappears, and they all go to search for her. Aki seems to feel sorry for Neko since she was rejected, and then Masamune asks her if she remembers the nickname “Pig’s Foot.” When they finally find Neko, she starts talking about the past...

Popular author Motoharu is not at all bothered when he makes a blunder. When he's at a meeting to discuss the promotion for the upcoming movie adaptation of one of his novels, he meets Takayuki, his friend from grade school. Later, this brings back old, pleasant memories... To Motoharu, who always had the dream of becoming an author, Takayuki is an unforgettable friend who unwittingly gave him a push he needed back then.

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration...

Canute puts his plans for Ketil's farm into motion. Thorgil decides to take certain matters into his own hands.

Tsukasa’s army attacks the village, potentially leaving them with no choice but to cut down the bridge and lose Kinro.